April 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Thomas Shaner, CAE

	(l-r) Ken Venick receives the 2010 Broker of the Year Award from MAMP Past President Eric Gates, CRMS, CMPS.
	(l-r) MAMP Legislative Director Megan Mason receives the 2010 Legislative Award from MAMP Past President Eric Gates, CRMS, CMPS.
	(l-r) Mike Parsons, CMPS, Brooks Bosley, CRMS, Christine Wagner, Charles Reid, III and Eric Gates, CRMS, CMPS were applauded for their hard work and dedication to MAMP.

BALTIMORE - The Maryland Association of Mortgage Professionals (MAMP) recognized several professionals as part of their annual awards program that took place during ceremonies on April 7 in Baltimore.

In recognition of his excellent leadership in the association Ken Venick of Equity Mortgage Lending in Owings Mills received the 2010 Broker of the Year Award. Ken has been a strong force for MAMP in Annapolis, serving on both the state task force and the strategic planning and financial literacy task force.

Receiving the President's Award was Hunter Bloch of Annapolis First Mortgage, LLC in Hanover. Bloch, who has been a member of MAMP since 1998, was recognized for his continued support of the association through his participation in association events and having served on the board of directors.

MAMP's Legislative Director Megan Mason received the 2010 Legislative Award. Mason was recognized for being the strong presence in Annapolis this year, serving as the governing voice on legislative matters for MAMP.

MAMP Past President Eric Gates also took time to recognize a few affiliate members who have continued to show their dedication to the association through their participation in events, their efforts to help increase membership and by volunteering their time. Those professionals recognized include incoming President Mike Parsons, CMPS of Nationwide Home Mortgage in Rockville, Brooks Bosley, CRMS of Home Savings of America in Centreville, Christine Wagner of SunTrust Mortgage, Charles Reid, III of Florida Capital Bank Mortgage in Brooklandville and Eric Gates, CRMS, CMPS of Apex Home Loans, Inc. in Bethesda.

The award ceremonies took place on the first day of the 2010 MAMP Convention & Exposition. Taking place April 8, the conference attracted mortgage professionals and affiliates from across Maryland. To read more about this year's convention click here. MAMP leaders are already at work planning the 2011 MAMP Annual Convention and Exposition.

MAMP would like to thank it's Gold Partner in Education for their continued support: